behind-the-scenes

behind-the-scenes

Setting the tone for an interview with Sitting Bull's grandson — with respect, grace, and humility.

Need a basic primer on the history of climate change and 350ppm? Listen to Bill McKibben's explanation.

A Yale study identified "six Americas" when it comes to climate change. Where are you on the spectrum?

A marked-up page from the script gives a glimpse into researching this program.

This week we feel especially privileged to do the work that we do. A brief post by our senior editor about the decision-making behind this week's show and why it matters to us.

A New York Times article features Adele Diamond's work the weekend before our interview.

Fact-checking for this program leads down a puzzling path searching for a famous quote.

Three scientists were awarded the 2009 Nobel Prize in Medicine for their work on telomeres — a term that came up in our interview with Doris Taylor. She explains that just as stress can shorten telomeres, they have the potential to be lengthened and extend life.

A phrase that came up in our cuts-n-copy for this program, and eventually mad it into the title.

Krista reflects on her Irish respite and the words of John O'Donohue on beauty as "a kind of homecoming…"

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